Simon Yeend

Former journalist, now children's author. After YEARS of querying, I can now say: "I have an agent!". Repped by @RachDavisAuthor at @Creative_Roots_ studio

[Simon Yeend @SimonYeend]

What an absolute thrill to be announcing that I am now represented by Rachael Davis at @Creative_Roots_ studio. Thanks a million @RachDavisAuthor for believing in me. It’s been a long time coming, so it feels especially sweet.

[Simon Yeend @SimonYeend]

@RUWCOfficial Terribly sad news. I had the pleasure of working with Steve for many years. A top-notch writer, and a fast one - never missed a deadline and always got the right angle. He was also a top guy, great company at the bar and genuinely interested in other people.

[Simon Yeend @SimonYeend]

@j_g_lang @SEA_Clarke @WritingAwards @KatieBlagden It’s a great story, Jason. Richly deserved recognition

[Simon Yeend @SimonYeend]

@Emmett_Cath Such an uplifting post. Well done for digging it out, fixing it, and sending it off, blinking, into the world. And even more fantastic… someone else loves it, too.

[Catherine Emmett @Emmett_Cath]

Very happy to just have received an offer for a PB text!

I wrote this text back in Nov’ 2017.

It didn’t work. The ‘feel’ & the ‘story’ & the ‘emotion’ didn’t match.

So I left it in a drawer for SIX YEARS.

Then I figured out how to fix it.

Don’t give up on your stories :-)

[Simon Yeend @SimonYeend]

@JoannaOldman2 @DHAbooks @DHAchildrens Congratulations Joanna! Good luck on your magical journey

[Simon Yeend @SimonYeend]

@Writes_Nadine Just beautiful. An unforgettable moment. For life

[Simon Yeend @SimonYeend]

@AmySparkes @Creative_Roots_ @RachDavisAuthor Thanks Amy!! You are a MAJOR reason I’m in this position. Your advice, support and all-round brilliance have been massive.

[Simon Yeend @SimonYeend]

What an absolute thrill to be announcing that I am now represented by Rachael Davis at @Creative_Roots_ studio. Thanks a million @RachDavisAuthor for believing in me. It’s been a long time coming, so it feels especially sweet.

[Searchlight Writing for Children Awards @WritingAwards]

New for 2024:
Picture book competition - we’ve increased the word limit.
Novel opening - we’re asking for a pitch as well as pages.
Both comps - we have a brilliant 2nd place editorial prize.
This year the competitions are for unagented authors only.
https://t.co/qoZlWYsDJf

[Kael Tudor @KaelTudor]

Monstrously exciting book post today! I’m a big fan of the Monster Hunting series by @ianmmark, with illustrations by @ghibault, so getting book 3, Just Add Dragons, has made my day!

Huge thanks to @FarshoreBooks and @rorystephencodd for sending me a copy!

[Simon Yeend @SimonYeend]

@FizOsborne @Creative_Roots_ Thanks Fiz. Can’t wait to see where the journey takes us.

[Simon Yeend @SimonYeend]

@FrancesTosdevin @Creative_Roots_ @RachDavisAuthor Thanks Frances. I guess now the hard work starts!

[Simon Yeend @SimonYeend]

@deliablack03 @Creative_Roots_ Thanks Delia. And for your help along this journey

[Simon Yeend @SimonYeend]

@ClareHelenWelsh @Creative_Roots_ @RachDavisAuthor Thanks Clare. And thanks for all your super helpful tips.

[Simon Yeend @SimonYeend]

@SJpicturebooks @Creative_Roots_ @RachDavisAuthor Thanks Steve. It’s been a journey! And thanks for all your help and support along the way. Having great crit partners is vital.

[Simon Yeend @SimonYeend]

@KarenSwann_ @Creative_Roots_ @RachDavisAuthor Aah, thanks Karen. You’ve been a star on this journey.

[Simon Yeend @SimonYeend]

@WritesSue Thanks Sue. I think that, too. 😄

[Simon Yeend @SimonYeend]

@RobinRB17 @Creative_Roots_ @RachDavisAuthor Cheers Robin.

[Simon Yeend @SimonYeend]

@Writes_Nadine @Creative_Roots_ @RachDavisAuthor Thanks Nadine

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@ClareTBooks @Creative_Roots_ @RachDavisAuthor Thanks Clare.

[Simon Yeend @SimonYeend]

@LouTreleaven @Creative_Roots_ @RachDavisAuthor Thanks Lou. Exciting times!